Freight Forwarding Assistant job at ConnexAfrica Zambia Limited
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Freight Forwarding Assistant
2025-10-10T12:36:51+00:00
ConnexAfrica Zambia Limited
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FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Professional Services
Transportation & Logistics
ZMW
MONTH
2025-10-31T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
8

Job Overview

The Freight Forwarding Assistant will support the Freight Forwarding Supervisor and team in coordinating import, export, and transit shipments. This role requires broad knowledge of freight forwarding processes, documentation, and communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless cargo movement and compliance with regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in booking shipments, preparing documentation, and coordinating dispatches.
  • Liaise with transporters, shipping lines, airlines, and agents for smooth cargo handling.
  • Prepare and review shipping documentation, including invoices, packing lists, and bills of lading.
  • Track and update clients on shipment progress and delivery timelines.
  • Verify freight charges and assist in preparing supplier and client invoices.
  • Maintain accurate shipment files and operational records.
  • Support compliance with customs and transport regulations.
  • Assist in coordination between the freight forwarding, customs, and finance departments.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Diploma or Certificate in Freight Forwarding, Logistics, or related field.
  • 1–2 years’ experience in a logistics or freight forwarding environment.
  • Basic understanding of import/export procedures and shipping documentation.
  • Strong organizational and administrative skills.
  • Good communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and logistics management systems.
  • Assist in booking shipments, preparing documentation, and coordinating dispatches.
  • Liaise with transporters, shipping lines, airlines, and agents for smooth cargo handling.
  • Prepare and review shipping documentation, including invoices, packing lists, and bills of lading.
  • Track and update clients on shipment progress and delivery timelines.
  • Verify freight charges and assist in preparing supplier and client invoices.
  • Maintain accurate shipment files and operational records.
  • Support compliance with customs and transport regulations.
  • Assist in coordination between the freight forwarding, customs, and finance departments.
  • Strong organizational and administrative skills.
  • Good communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and logistics management systems.
  • Diploma or Certificate in Freight Forwarding, Logistics, or related field.
  • 1–2 years’ experience in a logistics or freight forwarding environment.
associate degree
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Vacancy title:
Freight Forwarding Assistant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Transportation & Logistics]

Jobs at:
ConnexAfrica Zambia Limited

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, October 31 2025

Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 10 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Overview

The Freight Forwarding Assistant will support the Freight Forwarding Supervisor and team in coordinating import, export, and transit shipments. This role requires broad knowledge of freight forwarding processes, documentation, and communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless cargo movement and compliance with regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in booking shipments, preparing documentation, and coordinating dispatches.
  • Liaise with transporters, shipping lines, airlines, and agents for smooth cargo handling.
  • Prepare and review shipping documentation, including invoices, packing lists, and bills of lading.
  • Track and update clients on shipment progress and delivery timelines.
  • Verify freight charges and assist in preparing supplier and client invoices.
  • Maintain accurate shipment files and operational records.
  • Support compliance with customs and transport regulations.
  • Assist in coordination between the freight forwarding, customs, and finance departments.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Diploma or Certificate in Freight Forwarding, Logistics, or related field.
  • 1–2 years’ experience in a logistics or freight forwarding environment.
  • Basic understanding of import/export procedures and shipping documentation.
  • Strong organizational and administrative skills.
  • Good communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and logistics management systems.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: associate degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Logistics/ Transportation/ Procurement jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, October 31 2025
Duty Station: Zambia | Lusaka | Zambia
Posted: 10-10-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 10-10-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2099
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